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What does it mean to devote yourself wholly to helping others? In Strangers Drowning, Larissa MacFarquhar seeks out people living lives of extreme ethical commitment and tells their deeply intimate stories; their stubborn integrity and their compromises; their bravery and their recklessness...

Offers a glimpse of the future of vanishing shorelines in America in the age of climate change, where the wealthy will be able to remain the longest while the poor will be forced to leave. Journalist Andrew Lewis chronicles the struggle of his New Jersey hometown to rebuild their ravaged homes...

Hey y’all — we’re officially live 💥 This podcast started as one of those “we should really record this” convos, and now here we are, drowning together in the chaos of adult friendships, mental health, healing, dating, and everything in between.

Drowning Icarus Podcast documents trying to live a life based on the values of Ancient Greek Stoicism.

Welcome to "Drowning in Content," the podcast that plunges headfirst into the digital depths of the internet, hosted by your guide, Charlie Hickmott. Join me, an ardent Twitch streamer, podcast producer, and a bona fide connoisseur of all things online, as we embark on a thrilling journey through the virtual landscape.In this age of memes, viral sensations, and limitless content, we'll dive into the digital whirlpool, exploring the ever-changing tides of internet culture, pop phenomena, music, and yes, even the occasional foray into the shallows of light politics.As your host, I'll be joined ...

Dive into the tumultuous waters of human experience as communities grapple with the devastating impact of disaster in this captivating podcast. "Town is Drowning" serves as a thematic anchor, exploring the intricate dynamics of survival, morality, and resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the stories of towns and individuals forced to confront their deepest fears and greatest strengths when nature unleashes its fury. This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the complexities of ...

Imagine this: You're walking past a shallow pond and spot a toddler thrashing around in the water, in obvious danger of drowning. You look around for her parents, but nobody is there. You're the only person who can save her and you must act immediately. But as you approach the pond you remember that you're wearing your most expensive shoes. Wading into the water will ruin them—and might make you late for a meeting. Should you let the child drown?

Mental illness is the great isolator - and the great unifier. Almost half of us will suffer from it at some point in our lives; it affects everybody in one way or another. Yet today, Australia’s mental health system is under stress and not fit for purpose, and the pandemic is only making things worse. What is to be done? In this brilliant mix of portraiture and analysis, Sarah Krasnostein tells the stories of three women and their treatment by the state while at their most unwell.